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Torres Demands To Know Why Criminal With ‘History of Violence’ Was Walking the Streets Before He Pushed a Man Onto New York Subway 

The New York congressman with an independent streak, Ritchie Torres, has said in the past that he is considering a run for governor in 2026.

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Subway pushing suspect Kamel Hawkins is taken into custody. Via WABC
MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

The outspoken Democratic congressman, Ritchie Torres, is denouncing New York City’s criminal justice system after a 23 year old man with a long rap sheet was charged with attempted murder in a subway pushing incident on Tuesday that horrified the city.   

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MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

Mr. Rice, based in the nation's capital, covers current events in politics.

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